About Sokol

The American Sokol Organzation was started in the U.S. in 1865. Sokol was first started in Prague, Czechoslovakia and has units throughout the world. Sokol is the Czech word for falcon. This bird was chosen as the Sokol symbol because of its sharp eyesight, speed and skills in survival.

Sokol members...are parents and former gymnasts who are at least 17 years old. Anyone interested in becoming a member should ask for more information.